Tsuka with Chinese-style Lions and Butterflies

late 18th-early 20th century (Edo-Meiji-Taisho) L: 5 5/16 in. (13.5 cm) Citation Source image

The kashira and the body of the tsuka were made at two different times. The kashira and menuki depict Chinese-style lions ("shishi"). The tsuka is decorated with butterflies. This is part of a mounted set.

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Henry Walters, Baltimore [date and mode of acquistion unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
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